Research on high-efficiency, single-junction, monolithic thin-film amorphous silicon solar cells. Semiannual technical progress report No. 1, 1 December 1983-31 May 1984
This report presents results of the first six months of subcontracted research on high-efficiency, single-junction, monolithic thin-film amorphous silicon solar cells. In this work, facilities and laboratory procedures were established that are dedicated to the fabrication and evaluation of amorphous silicon films prepared by flow discharge deposition. Three glow-discharge deposition systems were set up for materials studies and device fabrication. Microcrystalline film depositions onto 7059 glass as well as onto a polyimide substrate have been accomplished. The polyimide substrates have been evaluated with particular attention to analyzing surface defects. It has been learned that the quality of the intrinsic material is extremely sensitive to residual phosphorous contamination within the deposition systems. Parameter testing, which is designed to optimize the systems, is an ongoing effort. Systems for depositing the stainless steel back contact as well as the indium tin oxide (ITO) front contact were also established. The design and construction features of a monolithic, series-connected amorphous silicon solar cell having a large area are also presented.
- Research Organization:
- Minnesota Mining and Mfg. Co., St. Paul (USA). Electronic and Information Sector Labs.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-83CH10093
- OSTI ID:
- 6086241
- Report Number(s):
- SERI/STR-211-2541; ON: DE85002907
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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Related Subjects
140501* -- Solar Energy Conversion-- Photovoltaic Conversion
AMORPHOUS STATE
CHALCOGENIDES
DEPOSITION
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
ELECTRIC CONTACTS
ELECTRIC DISCHARGES
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
FABRICATION
GLOW DISCHARGES
IMPURITIES
INDIUM COMPOUNDS
INDIUM OXIDES
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
SILICON SOLAR CELLS
SOLAR CELLS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SUBSTRATES
TIN COMPOUNDS
TIN OXIDES